Every summer brings a natural pause in the property market, and this year is proving no different.

August’s property market figures may look concerning at first glance, with asking prices recording their biggest August fall in eight years. But behind the headline, buyer demand is beginning to rise. So, what’s really happening — and what does it mean for homeowners in Amber Valley?

Rightmove's latest House Price Index shows asking prices fell during July, but does that mean the market is slowing down? Here's what the latest data really means for homeowners.

Offer accepted? It feels like the hard part is over. But until contracts exchange, your move remains surprisingly vulnerable. Around 1 in 3 property sales fall through each year. Here is why, and how The Avenue is helping buyers and sellers create greater certainty.